Radio Broadcast (Nov 1923-Apr 1924)

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292 Radio Broadcast conditions. In other words, receivers which have satisfactorily passed a mechanical and electrical test, are often inoperative when connected to an antenna system. The testing system just described enables a really satisfactory test to be made, the loop antenna design being such as to represent the electrical characteristics of the average antenna erected to receive broadcasting. A receiver satisfactorily passing all tests is finally routed to the table at the rear of the testing department where the necessary instructions are placed in the cabinet and the serial number entered on the cards. The set is then packed for shipment. In order that all of the parts entering into the final assembly may be manufactured in the one plant described, a wood-working department is maintained, which is among the largest and most modern in this country. Here the cabinets and other wood work used in the manufacture of radio equipment are turned out, with a considerable surplus for outside distribution. An example of the modern machinery in use throughout the entire organization is seen in the " sticking-machine" — the paddle-wheel-like machine shown in the lower picture on the previous page. This has replaced the old method of setting up long lines of cabinet work held together by means of " gluing-clamps." A cabinet, upon leaving the wood-working plant, goes to the spraying department where the finish is sprayed on the cabinet instead of being applied by hand with a brush. Completing the equipment of this manufacturing plant is an up-to-date printing establishment in which are published all catalogues, instruction sheets, and circular matter, as well as a weekly newspaper. From the foregoing, it can readily be seen that radio as an industry has assumed a definite place in the business world. Conditions, so chaotic 4wo years ago, have so shaped and stabilized themselves that an establishment such as the one described, representing an investment of many thousands of dollars and employing hundreds of workers, is recognized as a sound and substantial industry. The fly-by-night manufacturers of a year or two ago are now practically extinct. Good workmanship, correct policies, and a desire to give the public dollar for dollar value, have narrowed the great new field of radio manufacturing down to a comparatively few progressive manufacturers. HERE THE FINISH IS SPRAYED ON